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Award ID: 2375 Company: 华润电力（温州）有限公司
Armin Gellweiler | 29. Dezember 2023
Allgemeine Informationen
- Datum: 2023-12-29 03:57:32
- Firma: 华润电力（温州）有限公司
- Ansprechpartner: 先生/ 时 艾
- E-Mail: 1069774181@qq.com
- Anschrift: 浙江省温州市龙港市, 325802 温州市
- Telefon: 18285861001
- Land: China
- Awareness:
- Igus Web Site
Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
1. Applied to bucket wheel stacker reclaimer of thermal power plant.
2. not optimized before the bucket wheel stacker reclaimer hopper top rotary cable fixed bracket structure design is unreasonable, the cable can not be large arc bending, cable twisting after frequent force, most of the cable cracking, cable frequent short circuit, broken strands and other phenomena.
2. not optimized before the bucket wheel stacker reclaimer hopper top rotary cable fixed bracket structure design is unreasonable, the cable can not be large arc bending, cable twisting after frequent force, most of the cable cracking, cable frequent short circuit, broken strands and other phenomena.
Through the optimization of the design of fixed cable bracket, configuration of rotary winding drag chain and replacement of CF300, CF10 series of super-soft bend-resistant cables after the cable failure rate to reduce the failure rate of the equipment to reduce the failure rate, and effectively improve the reliability of equipment operation.
Where is your application used? In which industry?
1. Bucket wheel stacker reclaimer, ship unloader, traveling crane and other equipment.
2. Power plant, harbor and other industries.
2. Power plant, harbor and other industries.
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
1. thermal power plant mesh shell closed coal yard, high temperature in the coal yard (up to about 50 ℃ in summer), dust, equipment running frequently.
2. There is error in the height measurement of rotary drag chain before transformation, the height of rotary drag chain after installation is too high, and the gap between cable drag chain installation cables is set unreasonably. The original bucket wheel stacker and reclaimer can be tilted up to a height of about 10°, but after the installation of the drag chain, it can only be lifted up to about 7.5° after the trial run, and then it touches the rotary drag chain, which restricts the angle of tilting up, and seriously affects the operation of the stacking and reclaiming of coal, and then after the on-site discussion, the plan of removing the joint piece to reduce the height of the drag chain was determined, and the interval gap between the drag chain of the cable was adjusted to optimize and ultimately meet the use of the demand.
2. There is error in the height measurement of rotary drag chain before transformation, the height of rotary drag chain after installation is too high, and the gap between cable drag chain installation cables is set unreasonably. The original bucket wheel stacker and reclaimer can be tilted up to a height of about 10°, but after the installation of the drag chain, it can only be lifted up to about 7.5° after the trial run, and then it touches the rotary drag chain, which restricts the angle of tilting up, and seriously affects the operation of the stacking and reclaiming of coal, and then after the on-site discussion, the plan of removing the joint piece to reduce the height of the drag chain was determined, and the interval gap between the drag chain of the cable was adjusted to optimize and ultimately meet the use of the demand.
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
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How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
1. through the use of rotary drag chain bending radius, toughness and movement characteristics and combined with super-soft bend-resistant cable with good insulation and flexibility to improve the reliability and safety of the overall operation of the equipment, to avoid prolonged wear and tear of the cable cracking, cable frequent short circuits, broken strands and other phenomena, and effectively improve the stability of the operation of the fuel system, thereby improving production efficiency.
2. through the transformation of the reliability of equipment operation has been significantly improved, did not occur due to cable failure caused by equipment shutdown and emergency repair events, defects from the most 8 per month down to less than
3. . No cable defects, effectively avoiding the long failure time of the bucket wheel affecting the coal \unloading problem, providing a guarantee for the operation of the unit, thus indirectly achieving cost optimization.
2. through the transformation of the reliability of equipment operation has been significantly improved, did not occur due to cable failure caused by equipment shutdown and emergency repair events, defects from the most 8 per month down to less than
3. . No cable defects, effectively avoiding the long failure time of the bucket wheel affecting the coal \unloading problem, providing a guarantee for the operation of the unit, thus indirectly achieving cost optimization.
Which products do you use?
- Drag chain RBR heavy duty slewing/E4.80
- chainflex® high flexible cable CF300, CF10 and other series power cables, control, computer cables
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
1. The power plant bucket wheel stacker reclaimer center hopper rotary cable.
2. through the optimization of the original cable support structure at the rotary, the use of optimized drag chain bending radius, toughness and combined with super-soft bend-resistant cable with good insulation and flexibility, and according to the cable trajectory and characteristics, to effectively avoid long-term bending and torsion due to the bucket wheel stacker reclaimer hopper at the top of the rotary cable long-term bending and torsion of the risk of damage after the stress of the broken core, the equipment has been running without defects, and at the same time, for the later inspection, maintenance of the equipment to provideConvenience.
2. through the optimization of the original cable support structure at the rotary, the use of optimized drag chain bending radius, toughness and combined with super-soft bend-resistant cable with good insulation and flexibility, and according to the cable trajectory and characteristics, to effectively avoid long-term bending and torsion due to the bucket wheel stacker reclaimer hopper at the top of the rotary cable long-term bending and torsion of the risk of damage after the stress of the broken core, the equipment has been running without defects, and at the same time, for the later inspection, maintenance of the equipment to provideConvenience.
What alternative solutions did you consider?
Through the slewing hanging cable bracket design, and the use of skids to realize the cable slewing program.
Does your application contribute to sustainability?
Contributes to the sustainability of equipment operation, effectively reduces the workload and ease of maintenance at a later stage, and reduces equipment failure replacement costs.
Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
This remodel is the first time we have worked with Igus and the project is now complete and working well.
How did you become aware of the vector competition?
Award ID: 2374 Company: A3D Additive Printer sl
Armin Gellweiler | 26. Dezember 2023
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- Datum: 2023-12-26 13:47:30
- Firma: A3D Additive Printer sl
- Ansprechpartner: Sr. Álvaro Roca de Togores
- E-Mail: aroca@a3dprinter.es
- Anschrift: Valgrande 25 nave 13, 28108 Alcobendas
- Telefon: 628719503
- Land: Spain
- Awareness:
- Known
Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
The machine is a 3d printing machine for printing houses in real size, to be able to print houses up to 200m2 in size.
Where is your application used? In which industry?
The machine is transportable so it can be taken anywhere. It is for the construction sector
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
Our machine can be used indoors, but it can also be used outdoors, bringing the machine to do on-site construction.
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
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How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
It has improved our system compared to other options we have evaluated.
Which products do you use?
- ECS IQU52-00205320
ECS energy chain(s)/00205320
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
In the different axes x, Y , Z
What alternative solutions did you consider?
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Does your application contribute to sustainability?
It is estimated to be a very efficient construction that reduces up to 70∞ of Co2.
Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
Yes, they informed us at all times and recommended the best option for our machine.
How did you become aware of the vector competition?
Award ID: 2373 Company: Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Armin Gellweiler | 25. Dezember 2023
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- Datum: 2023-12-25 06:02:46
- Firma: Asahi-Seiki Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
- Ansprechpartner: Mr(男性) 高志 野島
- E-Mail: takashi-nojima@asahiseiki-mfg.co.jp
- Anschrift: 旭前町新田洞5050-1, 愛知県尾張旭市
- Telefon: 0561-52-5322
- Land: Japan
- Awareness:
- Other
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Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
Spring forming machine
Where is your application used? In which industry?
Springs produced by this machine are used in various industries.
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
Speed/acceleration: Slow Stroke: Approx. 100Mm
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
- Space saving
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How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
The machine could be downsized.
Which products do you use?
- Energy Chain E2/
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
Used on X and Y axis
What alternative solutions did you consider?
competitors products
Does your application contribute to sustainability?
Contributes to reduction of environmental impact
Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
There was collaboration in helping with the selection process.
How did you become aware of the vector competition?
- Other
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Award ID: 2372 Company: Inogec
Armin Gellweiler | 23. Dezember 2023
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- Datum: 2023-12-23 16:27:14
- Firma: Inogec
- Ansprechpartner: Monsieur Samuel Leblanc
- E-Mail: samuel.leblanc@inogec.com
- Anschrift: 490 rue Léger, J1L 1Y5 Sherbrooke
- Telefon: 8197919988
- Land: Canada
- Awareness:
- Other
Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
We are an engineering firm that has developed a customized machine for a customer. The machines function is to pick up a roll of rubber from a shuttle, rotate it through 180° and bring it to an operator who unwinds the rubber. While the new roll is being unwound, the previous roll is returned to the shuttle, using the same axis of rotation as the previous one. A new roll is then picked up, ready to be delivered to the operator when the previous one is finished. Two rolls can therefore rotate around the same axis to reduce production cycle times.
Where is your application used? In which industry?
In the agricultural and military fields
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
The roller changeover described above must be completed in 8 seconds. Also, the concept of two rollers around the same axis requires good structural rigidity of the machine, as well as very limited space for the use of an Igus chain. As well as rotating, the rollers have to cover a distance of 104 mm to deposit and pick up the rolls from the shuttle and bring them to the operator.
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
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How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
Igus products were used for two innovative applications in this machine. The first application allows the cables to be transported over the 104" stroke in a compact manner, avoiding the need to open up the structure over this entire distance, which would have had the effect of amplifying the deformations resulting from the high loads.
The second application involves bringing the cables of the two rotation axes to the machines fixed frame. As two separate roller supports use the same axis of rotation, a technical challenge lay in the electrical and pneumatic power supply to these two supports.
Which products do you use?
- Cable chain(s) 2400-03-075NC-2020 and 3400-050-150_450 (double radius of curvature)
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
The first location is at the heart of the rotation axis. We used an Igus chain to move back and forth 180 degree on itself. See photos below.
The second location is at the end of the rotation axes, around the same rotation axis. We used standard chains with a bending radius on both sides to realize a rotating chain concept. See further photos.
The second location is at the end of the rotation axes, around the same rotation axis. We used standard chains with a bending radius on both sides to realize a rotating chain concept. See further photos.
What alternative solutions did you consider?
In the first case, the alternative would have been to avoid the full-length chassis, which would have meant making the machine larger to gain in rigidity. A significant amount of space would have been lost in the customer's assembly station.
In the second case, we would have had to use a slip ring, or the Igus product designed specifically for this type of application. In both cases, the cost of the solution would have been much higher, and difficult to integrate into the design. Once again, we would have lost floor space.
Does your application contribute to sustainability?
Yes, we had to respect the minimum bending radius for electrical cables, which made the design even more compact. Our designs caused the Igus chains to rub on the metal in several places, so we protected these surfaces with UHMW tape.
Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
Yes, Christian Domeignoz supported us in our concept development. He gave us his opinion and a few warnings, which we respected.
How did you become aware of the vector competition?
Award ID: 2371 Company: MPL TECHMA Sp. z o.o.
Armin Gellweiler | 21. Dezember 2023
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- Datum: 2023-12-21 15:54:24
- Firma: MPL TECHMA Sp. z o.o.
- Ansprechpartner: Pani Monika Nienadowska
- E-Mail: monika.nienadowska@mpltechma.pl
- Anschrift: Telewizyjna 22, 80-209 Chwaszczyno
- Telefon: 531257581
- Land: Poland
- Awareness:
- Collaborators
- igus® website
Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
At our client, which specializes in the import and distribution of automotive parts, there was a need for efficient management of returns and deliveries of goods in the logistics center. For this purpose, we designed and built an efficient automated high-bay warehouse with a capacity of almost 11,000 boxes. The warehouse is served by 30 automatic shuttle trucks, 4 miniloads and 4 efficient vertical conveyors. During the implementation of the shuttle cart project, the need arose to run signal cables to the gripper „paws“ that are the working part of the shuttle cart telescopic mechanism for depositing/retrieving boxes from the autonomous warehouse.
Where is your application used? In which industry?
Our design is applicable to the e-commerce industry.
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
Implementation of the project required consideration of several environmental conditions and specific technical challenges: Environmental Conditions:
1. Vibration and Load: Due to the continuous movement of dozens of carts in the warehouse structure in the warehouse, vibration and loading are likely to occur, which required the guides to be properly designed to withstand these conditions.
2 Contamination: The warehouse environment can be susceptible to contaminants such as dust, dirt and even potential chemicals. The slides must withstand these elements to ensure reliable operation. Technical Challenges: 1. double-sided extension: Implementing an extension mechanism that operates bilaterally, that is, in both directions, is a design challenge. Slides must be designed to allow stable and even extension in both directions. 2 Double the depth of extension in each direction: The need to ensure that slides allow for double extension depth in both directions, which can increase loading and affect durability. Guides must be robust enough to handle this extended range of motion
1. Vibration and Load: Due to the continuous movement of dozens of carts in the warehouse structure in the warehouse, vibration and loading are likely to occur, which required the guides to be properly designed to withstand these conditions.
2 Contamination: The warehouse environment can be susceptible to contaminants such as dust, dirt and even potential chemicals. The slides must withstand these elements to ensure reliable operation. Technical Challenges: 1. double-sided extension: Implementing an extension mechanism that operates bilaterally, that is, in both directions, is a design challenge. Slides must be designed to allow stable and even extension in both directions. 2 Double the depth of extension in each direction: The need to ensure that slides allow for double extension depth in both directions, which can increase loading and affect durability. Guides must be robust enough to handle this extended range of motion
Adaptation to Conditions:
To adapt to these conditions, the design had to take into account:
– Environmental resilience: Selecting E2.10 guides that provide cable safety, flexibility, and reliability in signal and power transmission.
– Proper cable organization: Using special Igus cables with separators every 2nd link to ensure proper organization of cables in the guides.
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
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How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
Elimination of failures related to wiring operation. The main benefit the customer received from the igus® guide application was a threefold increase in the efficiency of the picking process.
Which products do you use?
- e-chain(s) E2.10.30.018.0
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
Places of Application for E2.10 Series Guides: Routing signal cables to the gripping „feet“ that are the working part of the Shuttle-type telescopic cart mechanism for depositing/retrieving boxes on and off the warehouse racks.
Method of Problem Solving: Guide Selection Criteria: E2.10 guides were chosen because of the need for self-supporting power and signal guidance over a large operating range (1410 mm). Their flexibility, ability to maintain maximum speed (1.2 m/s at the last end of the guide) and ability to bend with a radius of R 20 allowed for trouble-free transmission of signals and power. Drawings/3D projections and Fixtures: Detailed drawings and 3D projections of the guides in the structure allowed for proper design of the mounts, which was crucial for the stability of cable routing at each end of the guide.
Working Ranges and Cable Arrangement: The E2.10 guides enabled operation over a wide operating range, and cable routing using 4 Igus-branded cables and 3 separators every 2nd link in both guides ensured proper cable organization.
The use of E2.10 series slides was crucial in enabling the safe and reliable transmission of power and signals over a large operating range in the telescopic Shuttle mechanism. Their flexibility, resistance to high speeds and bending capability allowed for an effective technical solution, minimizing power and signal transmission problems in this advanced logistics system.
What alternative solutions did you consider?
Alternatively, we considered self-supporting tapes like those used in plotters.
Does your application contribute to sustainability?
The application of E2.10 series slides in the design of the Shuttle telescopic cart mechanism contributes to sustainability from several perspectives:
Energy Efficiency:
Optimization of Power Transmission: Using the right slides helps power transmission efficiently, minimizing energy loss in the transmission process. This can help increase the energy efficiency of the system.
Efficiency and Failure Reduction:
Minimizing Cable Damage: The E2.10 series guides can reduce the risk of damage and interruptions in signal and power transmission. This contributes to system efficiency and reduced failures, which reduces the need for repairs and component replacement, resulting in less resource consumption.
Long System Life:
Long Life of Guides: E2.10 guides are resistant to environmental conditions (such as pollution or vibration), and can contribute to the long-term durability of the system, reducing the need for frequent replacement or maintenance. Adapting to Project Needs: The selection of slides was deliberate and tailored to the specific needs of the project, indicating a sustainable technological aspect by choosing the optimal components suitable for the application.
Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
At the solution selection stage, we approached an Igus representative for help in selecting the most optimal type of guide for the bending radius. We also received guide samples for use in the test solution.
How did you become aware of the vector competition?
Award ID: 2370 Company: Sumitomo Demag
Armin Gellweiler | 20. Dezember 2023
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- Datum: 2023-12-20 12:51:18
- Firma: Sumitomo Demag
- Ansprechpartner: Mr Tobias Beckstein
- E-Mail: tobias.beckstein@shi-g.com
- Anschrift: Altdorfer Straße 15, 90571 Schwaig
- Telefon: +49 173 3029498
- Land: Germany
- Awareness:
- Advertisement
Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
These are two injection moulding machine installations. The two systems are equipped with the same technical solution.
They are a 650 tonne injection moulding machine and a 1000 tonne injection moulding machine.
This is a complex application for high-temperature water up to 140° with special hoses. These hoses are very sensitive to friction, and we have worked with IGUS to find a solution to ensure this.
They are a 650 tonne injection moulding machine and a 1000 tonne injection moulding machine.
This is a complex application for high-temperature water up to 140° with special hoses. These hoses are very sensitive to friction, and we have worked with IGUS to find a solution to ensure this.
Where is your application used? In which industry?
Injection moulding machines for various industries such as automotive & electrical
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
The customer's requirement was as follows:
Installation of a mould temperature control with two temperature zones. A total of 32 tempering circuits with 140° tubing and 8 tempering circuits up to 95° were installed in the machine. The special requirement here was that the high-temperature hoses should not wear out due to friction. The solution was three interlocking e-chains. Two chains were used for the 140° tubing and another chain for 95°.
Installation of a mould temperature control with two temperature zones. A total of 32 tempering circuits with 140° tubing and 8 tempering circuits up to 95° were installed in the machine. The special requirement here was that the high-temperature hoses should not wear out due to friction. The solution was three interlocking e-chains. Two chains were used for the 140° tubing and another chain for 95°.
Due to the high dynamics of an injection moulding machine, it is very important to avoid damage to the high-temperature hoses. In addition to the safety risk of defective hoses, the costs of the tubing are also very high.
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
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Which products do you use?
- Energy chain(s) 14040.21.175.0 + 2x 1640.21.450.0
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
Together with IGUS, we have found a way to lay the hoses individually in the e-chain. Individual channels were defined in the e-chains for the high-temperature hoses in which one hose always runs. The hoses therefore have no contact with each other and are also guided by IGUS 490.27 roller bearings.
What alternative solutions did you consider?
"Normal" E-Chains. All the hoses in an E-Chain witch high risk of hose damage and safety.
Does your application contribute to sustainability?
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Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
The co-operation took place between our company and the IGUS field service employee Werner Pecher. Only through good co-operation was an excellent and unique technical solution found.
How did you become aware of the vector competition?
Award ID: 2369 Company: Imball srl
Armin Gellweiler | 19. Dezember 2023
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- Datum: 2023-12-19 18:38:44
- Firma: Imball srl
- Ansprechpartner: Sig. Mirco Muzzi
- E-Mail: mirco.muzzi@imball.it
- Anschrift: Via Ca' de Testi 16/3, 40037 Sasso Marconi(BO)
- Telefon: 39051842154
- Land: Italy
- Awareness:
- Other
Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
Line with P&P for packing and filling ,features a system that picks up and places packages for filling with spider robot.
Where is your application used? In which industry?
packaging packaging sector.
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
environmental conditions are standard within the company where this packaging line is installed ,the repeatability'of extremely fast placements and the H24 use of the system that picks up and deposits within the packages the products.
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
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How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
we were able to reduce costs despite the fact that we switched from PMA corrugated to Triflex chains with RSE system for chain recovery if it follows the P&P movements excellently the elastic recovery system replaced an in-house designed spring steel product.
Which products do you use?
- i system for triflex tre.60 energy chains
- chainflex® cables
- Other RSE system
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
It's been installed the RSE system high on the roof of the machine ,the chain descends and is attached to the Igus coupling,and performs the movements required by PLC.
What alternative solutions did you consider?
PMA and internal solution. then replaced with Triflex and RSE.
Does your application contribute to sustainability?
no.
Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
The Igus team in the figures of Bazzanini Matteo and Butturini Luca followed us from the beginning of the project to the end until the installation verifying and improving the application during the course of testing for more than a year.
How did you become aware of the vector competition?
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Award ID: 2368 Company: EPEIRE 3D
Armin Gellweiler | 19. Dezember 2023
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- Datum: 2023-12-19 16:05:19
- Firma: EPEIRE 3D
- Ansprechpartner: Monsieur Jérémy Pérel
- E-Mail: jperel@epeire3d.com
- Anschrift: 143 Ter Rue Pasteur, 59320 Haubourdin
- Telefon: 648294078
- Land: France
- Awareness:
Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
Our range of EPEIRE 3D printers use a wide range of granules (elastomers, polymers, ceramics, metals) to meet the prototyping and production needs of parts in materials available in the industrial world or for material development.
Where is your application used? In which industry?
Epeire 3D is a manufacturer of granulated 3D printers for professionals in all sectors of activity.
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
Igus cable chains (equipped) are used in our various machines to convey energy, control and measurements to the various moving parts that make up our 3d printers (such as the heating of the print platen, or the various heaters and controllable or uncontrollable cooling of the FGF print heads). These were selected for their ease of integration, the configurator and the diversity of products that met our requirements in terms of size, performance, assembly and speed of movement.
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
We were able to bypass the traditional use of cable chains due to a major space problem following a complex development of one of our machines. We equipped the machine in question with a cable carrier chain in the "field position" to perform movements in a horizontal plane, instead of using 2 cable carrier chains per axial movement. This enabled us to achieve significant savings in assembly and after-sales service, and above all in terms of cost, not only by reducing the number of components used, but also by shortening cable lengths.
Which products do you use?
- Cable chain(s) E2.26
- chainflex® cables CF211.PUR.05.04.02
- Smart plastics
- Other DLE-FG -001339
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
We use a multitude of Igus components in our 3d printers, such as Iglidur plain bearings, motorized linear worm gear units and even a custom-made Cartesian gantry (XX' Y) to equip the latest update of our T-600 printer. These products have met our expectations thanks to their ease of integration (Configurators + 3D extraction). They have guaranteed reliable assembly and use, as well as fast, simple after-sales service.
What alternative solutions did you consider?
There are similar solutions on the market, such as ball bushes, but they are far too bulky and expensive for the functions of Iglidur plain bearings. As far as the choice of combinations was concerned, during the development phase we ventured to design our own systems. We quickly turned back in view of the quality products offered by Igus.
Does your application contribute to sustainability?
Indeed, at Epeire 3D our teams strive daily to find technological, robust and quality solutions to make our products as reliable as possible. We put all our efforts into developing and producing 3D printers for professionals, so that their experience of 3D printing on our machines is as accessible as possible.
Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
Of course, Igus has been working with us on our projects for several years now, and our e-chain and dry-tech sales teams have always been able to offer us relevant solutions, particularly in the dry-tech area, where we were able to meet with a project manager to develop a customized gantry adapted to our environment and operating constraints. The exchanges between our teams on various technical subjects are today an essential asset for the development of our business.
How did you become aware of the vector competition?
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Award ID: 2367 Company: Teknox srl
Armin Gellweiler | 19. Dezember 2023
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- Datum: 2023-12-19 10:26:33
- Firma: Teknox srl
- Ansprechpartner: Sig. Andrea Marcuzzi
- E-Mail: andrea.marcuzzi@teknox.net
- Anschrift: Via Mori 6, 40054 Prunaro di Budrio(BO)
- Telefon: 39051800862
- Land: Italy
- Awareness:
- Other
Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
Metal Washing Machine Piece washer for Industries and Auto workshops .The system features two axes for horizontal and vertical positioning for washing jets TUNNEL line multi-stage system for continuous treatment, on conveyor belt or dedicated supports.
Where is your application used? In which industry?
washing of component parts industrial sector.
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
The complex system works on multiple axes, and in continuous with automated part loader the challenge was to manage part rotations and achieve an optimal result.
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
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How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
We were able to be able to choose from the wide range of cable carrier chains the most suitable for the accelerations and speeds of axis positioning while reducing the cost of the cable carrier chain.
Which products do you use?
- i system for energy chains B15i.038.038.0
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
The chains are placed in the two runs one horizontally and one vertically, the problem arose from the'crossing of the two chains having fairly small footprints.
What alternative solutions did you consider?
We did not take alternative solutions.
Does your application contribute to sustainability?
No.
Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
Yes – from the beginning of the project to the product recommendation the Igus team composed of Bazzanini Matteo and Mauro Penati guided us in choosing the correct cable carrier chain by sizing it and dividing the utilities within it into both chains, and performed the inspection as soon as they were installed with tips and tricks.
How did you become aware of the vector competition?
Award ID: 2366 Company: Cimolai Technology
Armin Gellweiler | 19. Dezember 2023
Allgemeine Informationen
- Datum: 2023-12-19 09:59:14
- Firma: Cimolai Technology
- Ansprechpartner: Sig. Donato Cecchin
- E-Mail: donato.cecchin@cimolai.tech
- Anschrift: Via dell'Industria e dell'artigianato, 17, 35010 Carmignano di Brenta
- Telefon: 390499404539
- Land: Italy
- Awareness:
- Altro
Please describe your system/machine/project. What function does your application serve?
Everyone remembers the famous 1932 photo “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper”, which shows 11 workers eating lunch on a steel beam above the street of Manhattan while the 30 Rock was under construction.
Now Cimolai Technology has created a modern version of it: the newly opened interactive experience at Rockefeller Center called ”The Beam” allows visitors to recreate the famous photo.
Located on the 69th floor of the Top of the Rock, the steel beam rises 12 feet above the Observation Deck, then makes a 180-degree turn and takes the photo with the view of Central Park and Manhattan.
Cimolai Technology chose igus products to guide the hoses in a vertical movement and in rotation: inside the telescopic column there are 2 energy chain series 2700 and 2600, one in hanging installation and one in standing installation in opposite solution; on the base there is a E4.1 chain in rotation installation. Together with the chain Cimolai used our chainflex cable in TPE insulation, which is characterised by its resistance to low temperatures.
Now Cimolai Technology has created a modern version of it: the newly opened interactive experience at Rockefeller Center called ”The Beam” allows visitors to recreate the famous photo.
Located on the 69th floor of the Top of the Rock, the steel beam rises 12 feet above the Observation Deck, then makes a 180-degree turn and takes the photo with the view of Central Park and Manhattan.
Cimolai Technology chose igus products to guide the hoses in a vertical movement and in rotation: inside the telescopic column there are 2 energy chain series 2700 and 2600, one in hanging installation and one in standing installation in opposite solution; on the base there is a E4.1 chain in rotation installation. Together with the chain Cimolai used our chainflex cable in TPE insulation, which is characterised by its resistance to low temperatures.
Where is your application used? In which industry?
On the top of Rockfeller Center. It's an new New York attraction
What are the environmental conditions at the end user’s location? What challenges did you have to overcome to adapt to those conditions? (Feel free to provide technical data on speeds, acceleration, and travel distance).
It's an outdoor application in new York at 69th floor with very low temperature in winter. The challange was the space and lifetime.
What requirements did the energy chains and cables have to fulfil?
How were you able to increase the efficiency of your application with the igus® products? Have you been able to reduce costs?
We asked to the technical guy from igus a solution with a good compromise with space, cost and lifetime. he after studied the application was able to gave us during the meeting a 3D of the chain choosen and we put it in our system finding the solution in few steps. Saving engineering costs and time
Which products do you use?
- sistema/i per catene portacavi
- cavi chainflex®
At which points? How did the products solve your problems?
The ECS are installed inside the column and on the base.
What alternative solutions did you consider?
Does your application contribute to sustainability?
Was there co-operation with igus®? If so, how was it?
Yes, we collaborate with igus since several year, for any kind of application, and every time we have an amazing service from the techincal persons and salesman
